Alkyl sulphate vs Sodium hypochlorite
National NHS prescribing compared (Prescription Cost Analysis)
Alkyl sulphate was dispensed 538.5× as often as Sodium hypochlorite in March 2026 — 2,154 items versus 4 in England.
2,154items
Alkyl sulphate · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
4items
Sodium hypochlorite · March 2026
NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis
Figure 1. Alkyl sulphate versus Sodium hypochlorite: national items dispensed by month
▬ Alkyl sulphate · ╌ Sodium hypochlorite
Source: NHSBSA Prescription Cost Analysis, to March 2026
| Measure | Alkyl sulphate | Sodium hypochlorite |
|---|---|---|
| Items, March 2026 | 2,154 | 4 |
| Items, last 12 months | 24,077 | 52 |
| Net ingredient cost, March 2026 | £20,671 | £12 |
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